passion synonyms

passion

n.

  1. Sexual desire

    lust, craving, appetite, amorousness, concupiscence, sexual excitement; see also desire 3.

  2. Strong emotion

    emotion, feeling, ardor, outburst, intensity; see also anger, emotion, enthusiasm 1, love 1. See syn. study at enthusiasm, feeling.

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